An emperor penguin, weighing only 23 kg upon its discovery, has been found on the southern coast of Australia—over 3,500 kilometers from its Antarctic home. The bird, now named ‘Gus’, was likely swept northward by ocean currents in search of food, marking the first sighting of its kind in Australia. Wildlife experts are providing care and nourishment to help Gus regain strength, especially as it prepares for a demanding molting phase that requires significant energy reserves. Authorities are exploring options for Gus’s eventual return to its native habitat.

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